Information and flowers facts for Nottingham:
The city of Nottingham, home to the legend of Robin Hood, offers a unique charm. For any visitors to the city, Nottingham Castle is a must see, and at the heart of the city, Old Market Square provides the setting for many public events.
Each year, the county of Nottinghamshire sees over one million visitors making use of its numerous parks and gardens. Nearest to Nottingham city centre is Arboretum Park, where visitors can learn more about the species displayed by participating in a Tree Trail walk.
The county flower is Silene nutans, also known as Nottingham catchfly on account of its historical presence on the walls of Nottingham castle. Additionally, two species of meadow crocuses are abundant throughout the county: the Nottingham spring crocus and Nottingham autumn crocus, both of which have been in the area for hundreds of years.
